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Fairfax, Vermont

CDP · Franklin County

At a glance

1,099
Population
$336,800
Median home value (all homes)
11% above U.S. median
$474,549
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,056/mo
Median rent
22% below U.S. median
$71,250
Median household income
9% below U.S. median
28.2 min
Average commute
97.7%
Homes with broadband
59.04%
Locations with fiber available
7.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 104 — 4% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing29% above
Goods & services1% below
Utilities23% above
Taxes36% below
Insurance34% below
Commute cost4% above
For business: Vermont is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college16 mi
Nearest community college22 mi
Nearest technical college18 mi
High school graduates95.5%
College graduates51.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Vermont Dept of Economic Development
ThinkVermont is an initiative of the ACCD that provides resources to individuals considering moving to Vermont and to startups or existing businesses relocating or expanding. In Vermont, your business can grow and thrive with the support of technical assistance, incentives, and financing programs that suit your company’s needs.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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